Medical Assistant

Southern Nevada Health District • Southern Nevada Health District, NV

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About The Position

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is conducting an examination process to establish an eligibility list for three Medical Assistant vacancies in the Federally Qualified Health Center Division. The list may also be used to fill future District vacancies for up to four months. Recruitment may close early to external applicants once enough qualified external applicants have been identified.

The role performs a variety of duties involved in providing patient care and clinic services, along with other tasks in assigned areas of responsibility. The position is grant-funded, and continued employment depends on the availability of grant funds and SNHD's business requirements. Employment may be terminated without the right to appeal if funding is discontinued or unavailable. New hires receive a non-negotiable starting salary of $23.88 per hour.

Applicants must submit a completed employment application. The selection process begins with application screening; best-qualified candidates will be invited to a structured panel interview, weighted 100%. Further assessment may include written, performance, and oral assessments. Candidates invited to participate may need to self-schedule and must be available through Teams on the assessment date, which is to be determined. Appointment may be contingent on a post-offer background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Nevada Driver’s license within 90 days.
• Submit a completed employment application.
• Be available through Teams for the assessment process on the date(s) scheduled if invited.
• Appointment may be subject to successful completion of a post-offer background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.

Nice To Haves

• Medical office or clinic experience is preferred.
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants is preferred but not required.
• Unexpired Office Laboratory Assistant Certification is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Prior primary care setting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and clinic services.
• Perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED